What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager – Export Control and Sanctions Compliance position at nxp?
Role Summary This role leads Export Control & Sanctions compliance for the AMEC region. You act as the regional decision‑maker, fully accountable for regulatory interpretation and compliance outcomes. You ensure consistent, defensible application of U.S. and international regulations while enabling the business to operate in a complex geopolitical environment. Location: Austin, Texas (hybrid) Key Responsibilities Act as the primary decision‑maker for Export Control & Sanctions matters in the AMEC region Serve as the main interface to the business, providing clear and actionable guidance Own high‑risk cases, exceptions, and regulator interactions Ensure consistent and defensible interpretation of U.S. EAR / BIS requirements Decide routine cases and escalate only complex, cross‑regional, or high‑risk situations Operating Model & Collaboration Decision authority: You own regulatory interpretation and final decisions, and are accountable to the business and authorities Infrastructure & Strategy teams: Define policies, processes, tooling, and geopolitical direction — you align and provide input based on regional reality Operations teams (incl. KL): Prepare and execute cases — you provide decisions on escalations and ensure consistent application of rules Regional peers: Align on interpretation, ensure global consistency, and escalate only in case of conflict or enterprise risk Requirements 10–15 years of experience in Export Controls and Sanctions Strong expertise in U.S. EAR / BIS Proven experience making decisions in complex, high‑risk environments Ability to operate as a senior business partner and decision authority Strong judgment and stakeholder management What You Get Clear decision authority and regional accountability Direct impact on business decisions and risk outcomes Interaction with senior stakeholders and regulators Role in a scalable global trade compliance operating model Benefits (US) Medical, dental, vision 401(k) Parental leave Tuition support Disability insurance More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-97b2 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.